PM says ruling to move forward with war crimes investigation makes court a 'political tool'; Erekat: 'An encouraging step'; premier's former cabinet secretary says it's his fault

Likud MK Miki Zohar's proposal seeks to set election run-up to 45 days instead of 90; idea said to have broad support from parties; Blue and White widens lead over Likud in TV poll

Prime minister warns against 'ethnic cleansing' of minority in northern Syria, does not mention decision by US president that paved way for offensive

PM avoids commenting directly on Trump decision, criticized by senior right-wing MKs as an abandonment of the Kurds, but says Jerusalem appreciates Washington's assistance

Former justice minister reiterates support for an independent Kurdistan; Blue and White's Hauser says murder of Kurds will lead to wave of refugees, increase regional instability

Nir Hefetz, who turned state's witness, reportedly says prime minister's wife vetoed appointments; PMO: 'another cycle of lies'

Opposition MK notes that there's 'no binding decision to implement' pledge to name Golan town after US president

Moshe Ya'alon, who heads hawkish faction within centrist party, says he opposed invite to Ayman Odeh; Hadash-Ta'al chief threatens to sue Likud for calling him a 'terror supporter'